STR's are one of the more popular forum topics and 'complicated' investment categories (especially for newbies) so I wanted to share some recent investor and operator experiences on the Oregon Coast and why a coastal ...

When evaluating a property with existing tenants, what are the questions you need to ask?I've been told by the listing agent these tenants are there month-to-month. Not sure how long, cumulatively, they've been at the...

Hi There,I am part of a business group that has invested into two different apartment complexes in less than a year.  We moved from single family homes to apartment complexes and grew ten-fold in that time.  The bigge...

Hi everyone,My property has a cell phone tower on its roof, and I just received a letter from the carrier saying they've decommissioned some of their microwaves, and that they want us to reduce rent in light of this u...

I did a back of the envelope analysis for this 3 unit plus general store building and got the following numbers which seem pretty promising.  What other information should I find out or confirm before making an offer?...

Hi, I am building a single family house with a pool and no canal in Cape Coral and I am considering renting it as an STR / MTR when I get the CO. Would you be able to share your experiences, If you are an investor, ag...

Hello guys and gals,I am currently in the process of purchasing a 7 unit complex (built in late 1800s). The building consist of 4 studio units and 3 single bedroom units. Each Unit ranges from roughly 500Sf-650SF max....

I've often wondered why almost ALL apartments, Duplexes and just about any residential rental real estate including new homes all have electric ranges.

I'm a BIG fan of gas ranges as are most home cooks and professio...

I have a duplex building I purchased in 2005. It is a pristine building that I update between every tenant and most of my tenants stay two years or more. I have a you lower twenties couple I recently rented to and the...

Hey Big Pocketers!I need some advice on what to do with a problem with my tenant and the septic tank. When this renter moved in last year, I had the septic tank emptied. I usually only do this every 3 years or so. She...